By Gary Nager
When local favorites like Ciccioâs Lodge and Lee Roy Selmonâs exited the New Tampa area over the last few months, Toast Wine &âCafĂ© (located in the Oak Ramble Plaza on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., just south of Tampa Palms) co-owner and wine expert Hector Gonzalez already had the idea for transforming Toast from âjustââa wine bar that also served some interesting flatbreads, salads and cheese platters, into more of a sit-down restaurant.Continue reading
By Gary Nager
When local favorites like Ciccioâs Lodge and Lee Roy Selmonâs exited the New Tampa area over the last few months, Toast Wine &âCafĂ© (located in the Oak Ramble Plaza on Bruce B. Downs Blvd., just south of Tampa Palms) co-owner and wine expert Hector Gonzalez already had the idea for transforming Toast from âjustââa wine bar that also served some interesting flatbreads, salads and cheese platters, into more of a sit-down restaurant.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley & Gary Nager
The Wharton Wildcats are well on their way. After clinching the Class 8A-District 7 title on February 6 and dominating two rounds (see below) of the Class 8A Regional playoffs, Wharton still had a chance to wake home long-time coach Tommy Tonelliâs first-ever State title. Another win, at home, on Feb. 23 against Orlando University High (17-11) would advance head coach Tommy Tonelliâs Wildcats to the State Semifinals for the first time in school history.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley &âGary Nager
If choosing the right college can be a tough decision for any high school student, choosing the right college that has offered you a full scholarship to participate in a sport at that school must be mind-boggling.Continue reading
By Matt Wiley
Fresh water is the most precious resource on the planet, and students at several New Tampa schools soon will focus on the importance of its conservation, thanks to grants from the Southwest Florida Water Management District (aka âSwiftmudâ).Continue reading